6To understand a proverb, and a figure; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.


In Context

3 To receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness and judgment and equity;

4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion:

5 That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; and that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

6 To understand a proverb, and a figure; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

Proverbs 1:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:6for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:6to understand a proverb and an allegory, the words of the wise and their enigmas.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:6He shall understand a parable, and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their mysterious sayings.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:6To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:6to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:6For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.